Facebook is the largest social networking site in the world with over 1.5 billion users. It has been a target of hackers and scammers since its inception in 2004. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of malicious Chrome extensions that are being used to scam Facebook users.
One of the most popular Chrome extensions is Facebook Gatherer. This extension promises to help users get more likes and comments on their posts. However, the extension actually collects the user’s personal information, such as their name, email address, and phone number. This information is then used to scam the user or their friends.
Another popular Chrome extension is Facebook Spy. This extension is advertised as a way to spy on your friends’ activity on Facebook. However, the extension actually collects the user’s personal information, such as their name, email address, and phone number. This information is then used to scam the user or their friends.
There are a few things that you can do to protect yourself from these malicious Chrome extensions. First, only install extensions from trusted sources. Second, be sure to read the reviews before installing an extension. Third, if you’re ever asked to enter your personal information into an extension, be sure to check the privacy policy first.
If you think that you may have been a victim of a scam, you should contact Facebook immediately. You can also report the extension to Google so that they can take action to remove it from the Chrome Web Store.
